2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Kia Sedona MOT pass rate and common faults

499 MOT tests in 2024. 46.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time46.7%
Failed or needed repairs53.3%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 499 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened4.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.4%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.5%
  2. Brakes28.7%
  3. Suspension28.5%
  4. Body & chassis14.6%
  5. Steering10.0%
  6. Tyres8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.2%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Kia Sedona?

In 2024, 46.7% of 2006 Kia Sedona cars passed their MOT first time, across 499 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Kia Sedona?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Kia Sedona reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).